Enrollment
138
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, OH
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
Federal NCES profile for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390007103346Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #16 of 22
- elementary schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 138
- students enrolled
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton has class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton ranks #16 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH.
School address
NCES ID 390007103346 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is a small charter elementary school in Canton, Ohio, enrolling 138 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Two or More (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 138 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton spends $22,000 per pupil, 50% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 38.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Glenwood Intermediate School (817 students): Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.7:1 vs 21.5:1).
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is a single-school charter district, so Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton operates independently rather than alongside district-mates. At 138 students, it is also a small operation, on the smaller end of Ohio's single-school districts.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton compares
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Ohio - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 52.2%
Two or More 25.4%
African American 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.7, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton, which includes Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton.
$22,000
Per student
+50%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 61.7%
Federal 38.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Canton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Standard public school
817 students 21.5:1 students per teacher
Lake Cable Elementary School
Standard public school
544 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Middlebranch Elementary School
Standard public school
534 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Steamm Academy
Standard public school
481 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Stephanie Rushin Patrick Elementary School
Standard public school
418 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Canton College Preparatory School
Standard public school
402 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~138 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton
How many students attend Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton has 138 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
The student-teacher ratio at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is 19.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
The largest demographic group at Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is White at 52.2% of enrollment, in Canton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton rank among elementary schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton ranks #16 of 22 elementary schools in Canton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton a good school?
Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton?
None; Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is a single-school charter district, and Summit Academy Community School for Alternative Learn-Canton is its only campus.
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